New Delhi, June 20 -- India's javelin star Neeraj Chopra expressed satisfaction after making a successful return to competition at the Doha Diamond League 2026, where he secured qualification for the upcoming Commonwealth Games with an 85.69m throw in his first event of the 2026 season.

Sharing a video of his effort on X on Saturday, Chopra wrote, "Happy to be back on the field. 85.69m felt good, and ready for the season ahead!"

The 28-year-old was competing for the first time in eight months after recovering from a back injury that had sidelined him since the end of last season. While he narrowly missed out on a podium finish in Doha, the outing provided encouraging signs as he returned to the international circuit.

Chopra began the c...